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Capital gets prepared fir Christmas

A GIANT Christmas tree was erected at The Mound yesterday as the city moved ahead with its festive preparations.

By The Newsroom
Published 15th Nov 2011, 12:03 BST

Standing at more than 20 metres tall and weighing three tonnes, the tree will tower over Princes Street, forming the focal point of the much-loved annual decorations.

The tree was donated to the Capital by Hordaland Community Council from Bergen, Norway.

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It will have around 2500 bulbs and will be officially illuminated on November 24.